Track Life & School Life
The last straightaway in a race is also what we call the last push in a big assignment. What’s it called?
The home stretch
What’s it called when you talk to yourself in a positive way?
Self-talk
What’s the difference between motivation and discipline?
Motivation = want to; Discipline = do it even when you don’t feel like it.
Worry that never goes away, messes with sleep, and makes it hard to focus in class.
Anxiety
What do you call the ability to keep going and bounce back after a tough loss, bad game, or setback?
Resilience
" He got Heart."
"Dog in him"
Athletes picture a successful performance before competition. What is this mental skill called
Visualization
Say one thing you’d tell yourself before a race or test to hype up.
Open responses
Loss of interest in things once enjoyed, low energy, changes in eating/sleeping, feeling hopeless for weeks
Depression
Show the difference between stressed body language and confident body language.
Role-play answer
Laughter does what for your stress levels?
Lowers stress
Boosts endorphins
Create a quick chant/rap to hype yourself before a big test or meet.
Team performs.
Exhaustion, irritability, skipping practice, grades slipping, not caring about school or sports anymore
Burnout
The strongest student-athletes aren’t just good at sports or school — they also know how to manage their ______ and their ______.
Mind and body/school and sports/work and rest.
or any great answer :)
Myth or Fact --- If you ignore mental health challenges long enough, they usually just go away on their own
Myth
Mental health challenges often get worse without support, just like an untreated injury.
What’s the mindset skill that means staying calm when stressed?
Emotional control or self control or composure
What’s one thing that kills motivation fast?
Negative self-talk, comparing, procrastination.
Headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping when life feels overwhelming. Short-term and usually caused by school, sports, or life pressures.
Stress.
Myth or Fact ----
Therapy is just sitting on a couch talking about feelings.
Myth
Researchers say listening to what kind of music can help lower stress or improve focus?
Calm/slow-tempo, positive, motivational, inspirational
Role-play: A teammate says, “I want to quit.” You have 15 seconds to motivate them
Role-play
Racing heartbeat, shaky hands, sweaty palms, or blanking out right before a big game, race, or presentation.
Performance Anxiety.